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Assistant Professor of Spanish: Interpreting Studies Department of Classical and Modern Languages University of Louisville

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages invites applications from a dedicated professional to teach courses in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting. Language pair Spanish-English--native or near-native proficiency in both required; third language desirable. Ph.D. or equivalent (i.e., terminal degree in the field) necessary.

Commitment to teaching excellence and scholarship essential. Record of successful recent professional interpreting experience required. Applicants must present an active research agenda, provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and be willing to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, and students as the department continues to develop a new graduate program in translation and interpreting.

Dossiers received by November 15, 2011 will have full consideration but review of applications will continue until position has been filled. Initial interviews will be conducted by phone in early December.

Please fill out our online application form at the University of Louisville Human Resources website at the Application URL below. Select Job ID #27647. You will be asked to upload your CV. Then send a cover letter, a hard copy of your CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and an official graduate transcript to Professor Clare Sullivan at the Application Address below. Please also have three letters of recommendation sent to Professor Sullivan.

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